We are seeking two Postdoctoral Researchers to work in the group ‘Neural mechanisms of human communication’ at the Max Planck Institute for Human Cognitive and Brain Sciences (MPI-CBS), in Leipzig, Germany. The goal of the group is to investigate neural mechanisms of human communication by using several methods of systems neuroscience (fMRI, sMRI, MEG, TMS, tDCS, brainstem recordings, eye tracking). Experiments involve healthy controls, as well as subjects with selective communication deficits (i.e. developmental dyslexia, autism spectrum disorders, developmental prosopagnosia and phonagnosia). An additional emphasis is placed on linking the experimental work to computational models. The research is conducted at the MPI-CBS in Leipzig, Germany, an internationally leading centre for cognitive and imaging neuroscience equipped with a 7.0 T MRI scanner, several 3.0 T MRI scanners, a 306 channels MEG system, TMS, tDCS and several EEG systems. All facilities and data analysis are supported by experienced IT and physics staff. The candidates must have a PhD (or equivalent) in neuroscience, medicine, psychology or a related field and should be able to demonstrate a consistently outstanding academic record including publications. The candidates are expected to be enthusiastic researchers with an interest in working on projects within the general framework of the group. The ideal candidates will have expertise in the acquisition and analysis of neuroscientific data. Applicants with no neuroscientific experience but with a strong background in psychophysics or computational modelling are also encouraged to apply. Starting date for the position is flexible. The positions are initially for two years with possible extension. Salary is dependent on experience and based on MPI stipends or equivalent salary according to German public service regulations. The following documents should be included in the application (in one PDF-file): • cover letter describing your personal qualifications and future research interests • curriculum vitae • contact details of two personal references Applications with the subject heading ‘HC14PD’ should be sent via email to: personal(a)cbs.mpg.de. The deadline for application submission is May 20th 2014. The MPI-CBS is an equal opportunity employer, committed to the advancement of individuals without regard to ethnicity, religion, gender, or disability. For more information about the group: http://www.cbs.mpg.de/groups/misc/humcomm Contact for informal enquiries about the posts: Prof. Dr. Katharina von Kriegstein (kriegstein(a)cbs.mpg.de) Max-Planck Institute for Human Cognitive and Brain Sciences Stephanstrasse 1A 04103 Leipzig, Germany --- Katharina von Kriegstein Max Planck Research Group Leader Max Planck Institute for Human Cognitive and Brain Sciences Stephanstr. 1A, 04103 Leipzig, Germany Professor of Cognitive and Clinical Neuroscience Humboldt University of Berlin Rudower Chaussee 18, 12489 Berlin, Germany Phone +49 (0) 341-9940-2476 Fax +49 (0) 341-9940-2448 http://www.cbs.mpg.de/groups/misc/humcomm